Security Operations Analyst
The Voleon Group is a technology company specializing in applying AI and machine learning techniques to finance. As a Security Operations Analyst, you will monitor and respond to security events, protecting the firm's intellectual property while collaborating with senior professionals to enhance your skills in cybersecurity.
Responsibilities
- Monitor alerts and events across SIEM, EDR, and DLP platforms, triaging and escalating as needed
- Investigate suspicious activity, support incident response, and help maintain playbooks and response procedures
- Perform log analysis, detection tuning, and support forensic reviews under senior guidance
- Assist in documenting incidents, tracking remediation efforts, and contributing to post-incident reviews
- Provide support for security awareness initiatives and help foster a strong security culture across the firm
- Collaborate with Security Operations Engineers and senior analysts to improve monitoring coverage and SOC effectiveness
- Participate in on-call rotation (with mentoring and escalation paths) to ensure 24/7 coverage
- Support threat hunting activities and contribute to proactive detection improvements when opportunities arise
Skills
- 0-2 years of experience in information security
- 2+ years in IT operations, or a related technical discipline
- Familiarity with core security concepts: network protocols, operating systems (Linux/Windows), authentication, and common attack techniques
- Exposure to SIEM, EDR, or log analysis platforms (e.g., Splunk, Wazuh, ELK, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, or similar)
- Ability to think critically and systematically when troubleshooting alerts or anomalies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document findings clearly
- Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and grow in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
- Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GSEC, GCIH, or equivalent
- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Exposure to DLP, threat hunting, or purple team methodologies
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and AD&D insurance
- 20 days of paid time off
- 9 sick days
- 401(k) plan with a company match
Company Overview
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